Eagle Lake vs Foot Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Eagle Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Foot Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
C
Eagle Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft.
D
Foot Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Eagle Lake | Foot Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 6.4 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | 60 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 67 ft | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 849.47 acres | 502.99 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Eagle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Foot Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 6.4 ft vs 2.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Eagle Lake also leads with 17 species.